Tag: Security
Security Lines in the U.S.
In this week’s eFlyer USA, I take a closer look at how the current government shutdown impacts different government agencies. I looked most closely at the Transportation Security Administration. The common thinking is, as pay is less and less guaranteed, more and more workers responsible for keeping our skies safe will call out, leading to longer and longer lines and, eventually, perhaps, compromised security operations.
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Royal Air Maroc Relaunches Direct Casablanca–Beijing Route, Debuts Toronto Flight
As part of its international network expansion, Royal Air Maroc will reinstate the direct Casablanca–Beijing route initially launched in January 2020 and suspended just a few weeks later due to the health crisis.
Biometric Boarding
Last week we reported that, this holiday season, 25 million travelers passed through TSA over the Thanksgiving holiday and more are expected for Christmas and New Year’s — a mind-boggling number stretching the limits of our airports and systems. TSA PreCheck and companies like CLEAR help passengers circumvent the lines and are a must for frequent travelers, but what are airlines, in particular, doing for this growing problem? The answer is biometric boarding.
Airport WiFi Security
I am notoriously early for everything but especially to airports. While this always eliminates the worry of being late, it also leaves me with extra downtime once at the gate.
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Mar 27, 2018Orlando Airport Considers Private Security Screeners
Orlando International Airport is considering replacing federal Transportation Security Administration employees with screeners from a private security company.